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Children Today

Licensed child care center

4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1680717-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Houston, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
29
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 28 licensing visits from February 2022 to October 2026, HHSC cited 77 deficiencies at Children Today; 77 have a recorded correction.

Visits
28
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
77
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
77
Of 77 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
4
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 1 deficiency across 1 visit120221 visit2023: 5 deficiencies across 2 visits520232 visits2024: 23 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 22320246 visits2025: 36 deficiencies across 14 visits; of which, high risk: 236202514 visits2026: 12 deficiencies across 5 visits; of which, high risk: 3122026*5 visits2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 1 deficiency across 1 visit120221 visit2023: 5 deficiencies across 2 visits520232 visits2024: 23 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 22320246 visits2025: 36 deficiencies across 14 visits; of which, high risk: 236202514 visits2026: 12 deficiencies across 5 visits; of which, high risk: 3122026*5 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022110
2023250
20246232
202514362
20265123
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Oct 21, 2026
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Oct 7, 2026
    • 746.801(8)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 21, 2026
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Oct 21, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121180

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026
    • 746.801(8)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium riskCorrected Sep 23, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121179

  3. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected May 14, 2026
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected May 14, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121178

  4. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Mar 30, 2026
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 30, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121177

  5. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Mar 16, 2026
    • 746.801(1)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsMedium riskCorrected Mar 16, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121176

  6. 2025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.801(1)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jan 2, 2026
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jan 2, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121175

  7. 2025

    Investigation

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.801(17)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest ExterminationMedium riskCorrected Mar 16, 2026
    • 746.3407(13)Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 16, 2026
    • 746.3427Pest ExterminationMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 16, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905226931

  8. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121174

  9. 2025

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.5207(b)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025
    • 746.2409(a)(2)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 10, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Sep 24, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121173

  10. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121171

  11. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121172

  12. 2025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3427Pest ExterminationMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 29, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905226930

  13. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected May 20, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121170

  14. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121169

  15. 2025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1013(b)Director's Absence - Extended PeriodMedium riskCorrected Mar 28, 2025
    • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Mar 28, 2025
    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Mar 28, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121168

  16. 2025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Mar 14, 2025
    • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Mar 14, 2025
    • 746.1013(b)Director's Absence - Extended PeriodMedium riskCorrected Mar 14, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121167

  17. 2025

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • 746.1013(b)Director's Absence - Extended PeriodMedium riskCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 11, 2025
    • 746.2419(7)Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 11, 2025
    • HRC42.054Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Feb 20, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121166

  18. 2025

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.4803Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentMedium riskCorrected Feb 14, 2025
    • 746.1013(b)Director's Absence - Extended PeriodMedium riskCorrected Jan 31, 2025
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 14, 2025
    • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Jan 31, 2025
    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Feb 21, 2025
    • 746.403(a)Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicMedium riskCorrected Feb 14, 2025
    • HRC42.054Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Jan 31, 2025
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Feb 28, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121165

  19. 2025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 23, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253122

  20. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
    • 746.403(a)Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicMedium riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121164

  21. 2024

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2024
    • 746.403(a)Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicMedium riskCorrected Oct 14, 2024
    • 746.1013(c)Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in ChargeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2024
    • 746.901(6)Required Personnel Records -Training HoursMedium riskCorrected Oct 14, 2024
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 14, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121163

  22. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121162

  23. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Feb 21, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Feb 29, 2024
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 23, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121161

  24. 2024

    Inspection

    12 deficiencies

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Feb 22, 2024
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.3415(7)Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024
    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.2207(c)(4)Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesMedium riskCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • 746.605(13)(B)(i)Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or ModificationsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121160

  25. 2024

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905226929

  26. 2023

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 3, 2023
    • 746.3505(a)Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 3, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Feb 10, 2023
    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Feb 8, 2023
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Feb 3, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121159

  27. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905226928

  28. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.605(16)Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 17, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121158

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Director present-Minimum 75%, Cited in Four Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1011(a) in January 2025, February 2025, February 2025 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Director present-Minimum 75%. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1011(a) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Director's Absence - Extended Period, Cited in Four Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1013(b) in January 2025, February 2025, February 2025 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Director's Absence - Extended Period. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1013(b) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Four Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in February 2024, February 2024, September 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1205(a)(4) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact, Cited in Four Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(6) in February 2024, February 2024, March 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.605(6) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation 746.1315(a), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(a) in September 2025, March 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1315(a) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.403(a) in September 2024, October 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.403(a) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(a)(1) in September 2024, October 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.4907(a)(1) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Children's Records - Health Statement, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in February 2023, February 2024 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Health Statement. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.603(a)(3) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Citation 746.801(5), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(5) in January 2025, February 2025 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.801(5) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Required Personnel Records, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.901 in February 2024, September 2024 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.901 across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(a) in February 2024 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1309(a) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(e) in October 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training- Required Content. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.1309(e) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in May 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.3407 across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    Pest Extermination, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.3427 in August 2025 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Pest Extermination. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.3427 across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  15. 15

    Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in September 2025 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.603(a)(4) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  16. 16

    Citation 746.801(1), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(1) in December 2025 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.801(1) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  17. 17

    Citation 746.801(3), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(3) in December 2025 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.801(3) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  18. 18

    Citation 746.801(8), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(8) in September 2026 and October 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626746.801(8) across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
  19. 19

    Required Fees, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited HRC42.054 in January 2025 and February 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Fees. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22232324242424242425252525252525252525252525252626262626HRC42.054 across all 28 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1011(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Director present-Minimum 75%: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.1013(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Director's Absence - Extended Period: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in four visits, including high-risk standards.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.605(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 746.1315(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1315(a): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  6. 06

    What changed after 746.403(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  7. 07

    What changed after 746.4907(a)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  8. 08

    What changed after 746.603(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Health Statement: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  9. 09

    What changed after 746.801(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(5): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  10. 10

    What changed after 746.901 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Personnel Records: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  11. 11

    What changed after 746.1309(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  12. 12

    What changed after 746.1309(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  13. 13

    What changed after 746.3407 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  14. 14

    What changed after 746.3427 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Pest Extermination: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  15. 15

    What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  16. 16

    What changed after 746.801(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(1): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  17. 17

    What changed after 746.801(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(3): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  18. 18

    What changed after 746.801(8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(8): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  19. 19

    What changed after HRC42.054 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Fees: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  20. 20

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  21. 21

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1680717

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121158

    Visit Feb 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905226928

    Visit Jan 25, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121159

    Visit Feb 3, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905226929

    Visit Jan 31, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121160

    Visit Feb 1, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121161

    Visit Feb 21, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121162

    Visit Mar 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121163

    Visit Sep 30, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121164

    Visit Oct 14, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905253122

    Visit Jan 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121165

    Visit Jan 31, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121166

    Visit Feb 11, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121167

    Visit Feb 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121168

    Visit Mar 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121169

    Visit Apr 2, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121170

    Visit May 6, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905226930

    Visit Aug 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121171

    Visit Aug 29, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121172

    Visit Aug 29, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121173

    Visit Sep 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121174

    Visit Oct 8, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905226931

    Visit Dec 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121175

    Visit Dec 11, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121176

    Visit Jan 28, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121177

    Visit Mar 16, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121178

    Visit Apr 30, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121179

    Visit Sep 9, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121180

    Visit Oct 7, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.